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Nevada Arts Council FOLKLIFE COMMUNITY GRANT
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Final Application Due Date |
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Match Required
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| Arts, Culture & Humanities |
State
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06-30-2025 | N/A | Match Required |
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Service
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Final Application Due Date
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Funding Available
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Match Required
Status
- Expected Number of Awards
- Opportunity Type Discretionary
- CFDA 00.000
Description
The Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Folklife Community Grant (FLC) supports programs with folk artists and culture bearers presented by small community organizations. Eligible projects focus on the transmission or presentation of folk arts or traditions that are practiced, valued, and shared within culturally specific communities in Nevada. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to festivals, cultural events, concerts, and gatherings that bring traditional artists, cultural specialists, and communities together.
Projects must be complete before June 30, 2026. Grantees must complete the Final Report by the deadline stated in the award packet.
Eligibility
- IHE
- Local Government
- Non-Profit
- Other
- State Government
- Tribal Government
Additional Eligibility Information
ELIGIBILITY
To ensure that their project is eligible in the category (folk and traditional arts), the applicant/project must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must talk with Folklife Program staff before applying
- Must be based in Nevada and (as shown by the address on the organization’s IRS 990 form)
- Must have federal tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
- Must have active incorporation status with the Nevada Secretary of State showing evidence of good standing at the time of application
- Must have or obtain Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
- Must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) from SAM.gov
Organizations that received an FY26 Project Grant for Organizations, Arts Learning Project grant, or Operating Support Grant are not eligible to apply for the FY26 Folklife Community grant. Applicants may receive one FLC per fiscal year and are limited to two consecutive years of funding in the category.
GRANT AMOUNT: Up to $5,000 (no 1:1 cash or in-kind match required except for organizations with annual budgets over $50,000)*